All parents of students in Title I schools are welcome to attend Title I meetings, which are held during the same time as the Sub-Sac meetings. Title I Mission: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind strives to provide families and staff with capacity building opportunities to increase our combined abilities to support our students’ academic and personal growth. Parents, families, and legal guardians are encouraged to participate as informed partners with school personnel in implementing the Title I school programs in an effort to improve student academic achievement and school performance. (Andorra) (United Arab Emirates) (Afghanistan) (Antigua and Barbuda) (Anguilla) (Albania) (Armenia) (Angola) (Argentina) (American Samoa) (Austria) (Australia) (Aruba) (Azerbaijan) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) (Barbados) (Bangladesh). When schools work together with parents to support learning, children are more likely to succeed not only in school, but throughout life. Parent involvement is a powerful influence on a child’s achievement in school. These schools are classified as school-wide Title I Schools meaning that all students and families of these schools receive the benefit of Title I funded programs. The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) receives Title I Part A funds for Deaf Elementary, Deaf Middle, and Blind Elementary/Middle Schools. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments.

Title I is a federal grant that: provides supplemental funds to approved schools to meet educational goals, supports professional development of staff, and supports parent engagement programs. Members of the council include parents, several high school students, the Principal for the Blind and the Principal for the Deaf, and several staff members including a boarding department representative. The purpose of the council is to hear from stakeholders about issues that impact our community as a whole and make recommendations for change/improvement. The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets four (4) times a year to discuss FSDB-wide issues and topics including reviewing district-wide assessment data, parent survey feedback and School Improvement Plans. Final school improvement plans are filed with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), as also mandated by federal educational requirements. These plans are reviewed by a comprehensive school leadership team which include parents and community stakeholders. Each year, school-level plans are developed to provide a strong foundation for a productive academic year for students and teachers. The FSDB School Improvement Process is a critical part of annual planning.

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